Diego Sanchez vs. Josh Koscheck at UFC 69

Hellwig · January 28th, 2007, 10:11 PM

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Diego Sanchez (17-0) is putting his undefeated record on the line against Josh Koscheck (8-1) April 7 in the first-ever UFC event in Texas. The winner of this bout should cement his status as a top contender for Georges St. Pierre's welterweight title.

Sanchez holds an uncredited win over Koscheck from a semifinal exhibition bout on the first season of The Ultimate Fighter. Judges rendered a split decision after 3 rounds in favor of Sanchez. He went on to defeat Kenny Florian to win the TUF 1 middleweight championship.

If Georges St. Pierre recovers from his knee injury, he will give TUF 4 winner Matt Serra his title shot on this card.

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Assuming St. Pierre beats Serra, who would St. Pierre fight next Sanchez/Koscheck or Hughes? If Sanchez/Koscheck is the case it is going to be forever until we see Hughes vs St. Pierre III.

RLA68 · March 27th, 2007, 05:52 PM

I like Josh Koshcheck but I think he will be outmatched severely by Diego Sanchez. Sanchez has improved immensely since their last bout...a lot more than Josh even has.

Hellwig · March 27th, 2007, 08:59 PM

I think this will definitely be the most competitive fight of the night. Sanchez has been talking a whole lot of smack leading up to this fight and I don't know if he's going to be able to back it up. There first match was a split decision. Koscheck’s stand-up game has improved significantly and on his wrestling skills he clearly has the advantage. Sanchez's recent wins have been more impressive with victories over Riggs and Parisyan but I am going with and pulling for Kos.

RLA68 · March 28th, 2007, 06:03 PM

I hope Kosh wins but I think Diego will be too much. Diego goes for the title after this if he wins.

Hellwig · March 30th, 2007, 09:39 AM

Here is the reason why Diego said he hasn't gone for a title shot yet:

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IF: Is the fact that you’re not fighting for the title yet, have any thing to do with the fact that you’re still under your original contract? Do you want to fight for the championship for “championship money”?

Diego: Exactly, it’s only fair. You have guys like Heath Herring… he made more money in one fight than I made in all my fights. Look at the performance; look at the level of competition. But I’m not complaining, I’m working my way up.

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I don't blame him especially for that dud of a performance Herring put up at Fight Night 8 where he still made 60,000. Interesting to note that Herring is on the undercard for this PPV.

RLA68 · April 1st, 2007, 07:48 PM

I don't disagree with Diego's reasons but I do feel that the money will take care of itself once he fights for the title and if he can win it.

It seems at times that second rate guys are getting the title shots(I know that 3 champs recently got unseated). I am especially interested in the road for Chuck Liddell. There is no shortage of talent at Light HWT.

MMALVR · April 7th, 2007, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Hellwig

Assuming St. Pierre beats Serra, who would St. Pierre fight next Sanchez/Koscheck or Hughes? If Sanchez/Koscheck is the case it is going to be forever until we see Hughes vs St. Pierre III.

I'm assuming the same, Hellwig although crazier things have happened in MMA. Hughes v GSP will draw huge numbers, so you've got to figure UFC won't wait any longer than they have to.

MMALVR · April 7th, 2007, 10:52 PM

I'm still amazed.

Hellwig · April 7th, 2007, 11:33 PM

All I have to say is I am shocked both Kos and Serra won. Great night to be a MMA fan!

MMALVR · April 8th, 2007, 07:57 AM

Except for Sanchez Koscheck all the fights they showed where excellent.
I hate Koscheck.

Hellwig · April 8th, 2007, 10:52 PM

Here's the GSP-Serra fight

Video UFC 69 Matt Serra vs Georges St. Pierre

ktmktm · April 10th, 2007, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RLA68

I like Josh Koshcheck but I think he will be outmatched severely by Diego Sanchez. Sanchez has improved immensely since their last bout...a lot more than Josh even has.

dude your a personal attack deletedsanchez got his ass beat by *koscheck* so yea **** diego maybe he should go train some more

ktmktm · April 10th, 2007, 12:09 PM

god dam diego sanchez hes so overated like **** koscheck was prepared go suck one he got his ass beat

ktmktm · April 10th, 2007, 12:12 PM

who lost??? i dont think it was koscheck..WHAMMY!!

RLA68 · April 10th, 2007, 06:44 PM

personal attack deleted

I actually like Koshcheck. I am thrilled he won. "Upsets" are a plenty happening with bigger bouts than this and greater odds. Examples include the HWT division as well as some of the other title changes and dominating fashion.

April 7th, 2007, 10:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
MMALVR Rookie Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3	I'm still amazed. __________________ See our MMA Training Shields and Sports Magazines.

April 8th, 2007, 07:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
MMALVR Rookie Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3	Except for Sanchez Koscheck all the fights they showed where excellent. I hate Koscheck. __________________ See our MMA Training Shields and Sports Magazines.

March 27th, 2007, 05:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
RLA68 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 31	I like Josh Koshcheck but I think he will be outmatched severely by Diego Sanchez. Sanchez has improved immensely since their last bout...a lot more than Josh even has.

March 27th, 2007, 08:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Hellwig Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,708	I think this will definitely be the most competitive fight of the night. Sanchez has been talking a whole lot of smack leading up to this fight and I don't know if he's going to be able to back it up. There first match was a split decision. Koscheck’s stand-up game has improved significantly and on his wrestling skills he clearly has the advantage. Sanchez's recent wins have been more impressive with victories over Riggs and Parisyan but I am going with and pulling for Kos.

March 28th, 2007, 06:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
RLA68 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 31	I hope Kosh wins but I think Diego will be too much. Diego goes for the title after this if he wins.

April 1st, 2007, 07:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
RLA68 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 31	I don't disagree with Diego's reasons but I do feel that the money will take care of itself once he fights for the title and if he can win it. It seems at times that second rate guys are getting the title shots(I know that 3 champs recently got unseated). I am especially interested in the road for Chuck Liddell. There is no shortage of talent at Light HWT.

April 7th, 2007, 11:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
Hellwig Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,708	All I have to say is I am shocked both Kos and Serra won. Great night to be a MMA fan!

April 8th, 2007, 10:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
Hellwig Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,708	Here's the GSP-Serra fight Video UFC 69 Matt Serra vs Georges St. Pierre

April 10th, 2007, 12:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
ktmktm Rookie Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4	god dam diego sanchez hes so overated like **** koscheck was prepared go suck one he got his ass beat

April 10th, 2007, 12:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
ktmktm Rookie Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4	who lost??? i dont think it was koscheck..WHAMMY!!

April 10th, 2007, 06:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
RLA68 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 31	personal attack deleted I actually like Koshcheck. I am thrilled he won. "Upsets" are a plenty happening with bigger bouts than this and greater odds. Examples include the HWT division as well as some of the other title changes and dominating fashion.